Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotational Dynamics - Check Your Understanding - Page 220: 4

Answer

The box on the top right creates the greatest torque.

Work Step by Step

We know $$\tau=Fl$$ The boxes are identical, so we can assume the forces they have are identical, too. Therefore, the box that creates the greatest torque is the one farthest from the axle, where the axis of rotation is located. The farthest box is the box on the top right.
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